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The Best Episodes Written By Natsuko Takahashi

Every TV Episode Written by Natsuko Takahashi Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 1 Episode 166 - Desperate Effort vs. Desperate Effort! Hollowfied Ichigo
    8.4/10(9 votes)

    S1:E166

    As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his battle with Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez, Orihime Inoue struggles dealing with Ichigo's Hollowfication form.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - The Older Brother's Wish, the Younger Sister's Wish
    8.3/10(24 votes)

    S1:E3

    When a Hollowfied Sora Inoue attacks his younger sister, Ichigo Kurosaki and Rukia Kuchiki set out to save her.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  3. undefined Season 1 Episode 2 - A Shinigami's Work
    8.2/10(35 votes)

    S1:E2

    After becoming a Shinigami, Ichigo Kurosaki refuses to help Rukia Kuchiki with her work as the local Shinigami of Karakura Town.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  4. undefined Season 1 Episode 31 - The Resolution to Kill
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    S1:E31

    Ichigo Kurosaki and 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai conclude their rematch.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  5. undefined Season 1 Episode 41 - Reunion, Ichigo and Rukia
    8.2/10(12 votes)

    S1:E41

    Ichigo Kurosaki arrives at the White Tower and reunites with Rukia Kuchiki.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  6. undefined Season 1 Episode 47 - The Avengers
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    S1:E47

    As Ichigo Kurosaki continues his Bankai Training, 5th Division Lieutenant Momo Hinamori confronts 10th Division Captain Tōshirō Hitsugaya over the contents of the letter left by her captain, Sōsuke Aizen.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  7. undefined Season 1 Episode 18 - Reclaim! The Power of the Shinigami!
    8.0/10(17 votes)

    S1:E18

    Ichigo Kurosaki begins his training with Kisuke Urahara to regain his Shinigami powers and save Rukia Kuchiki.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  8. undefined Season 1 Episode 7 - Flock of Plovers
    7.8/10(6 votes)

    S1:E7

    Eager to make new friendships, Shiemi asks her classmate Izumo Kamiki to be her friend and she pretends to agree, but Rin soon realizes Izumo is just taking advantage of Shiemi's kindness instead. Later, the students are reunited at the old dormitory to take part in the Exwire exam, where a demon attacks Izumo and her friend Paku by surprise and it's up to Rin and Shiemi to protect them.

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    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  9. undefined Season 1 Episode 17 - House of the Waiting Family
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    S1:E17

    While resting and receiving repairs back in Resembool, Ed visits his mother's grave and Al reveals his concerns about his fading memories.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  10. undefined Season 1 Episode 13 - Flower and Hollow
    7.8/10(19 votes)

    S1:E13

    Orihime Inoue gains a new power in order to protect Tatsuki Arisawa.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  11. undefined Season 1 Episode 34 - Tragedy of Dawn
    7.8/10(12 votes)

    S1:E34

    As the Gotei 13 reacts to 6th Division Lieutenant Renji Abarai's defeat, Captain-Commander Genryūsai Shigekuni Yamamoto declares war against the Ryoka.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  12. undefined Season 1 Episode 53 - Ichimaru Gin's Temptation, Resolution Shattered
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    S1:E53

    11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and his subordinates battle the 7th and 9th Division captains and lieutenants.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  13. undefined Season 1 Episode 3 - Brothers
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    S1:E3

    As part of his training to become an Exorcist, Rin gets himself enrolled at the True Cross Academy. On his first day of classes, Rin becomes shocked to know that his twin brother Yukio is already an Exorcist and will be one of his teachers.

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    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  14. undefined Season 1 Episode 6 - The Alchemy Exam
    7.6/10(13 votes)

    S1:E6

    Once in Central City, Ed and Al move into the vast mansion of sewing-life alchemist Shou Tucker and begin to prepare for the Alchemy Exam.

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    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  15. undefined Season 1 Episode 142 - Strict Order! The Forbidden Rescue of Orihime Inoue
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    S1:E142

    Ichigo Kurosaki learns of Orihime Inoue's disappearance and decides to rescue her.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  16. undefined Season 1 Episode 114 - Reunion, Ichigo and Rukia and Soul Reapers
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    S1:E114

    The Arrancar leave the Human World while the Gotei 13 send help to protect the Human World.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  17. undefined Season 1 Episode 11 - The Other Brothers Elric (1)
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    S1:E11

    Ed and Al head to Xenotime in hopes of finding the Philosopher's Stone, but they find only two boys creating a strange red water.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  18. undefined Season 1 Episode 22 - The Man who Hates Shinigami
    7.3/10(13 votes)

    S1:E22

    Ichigo Kurosaki and his friends are forced to find another way into Seireitei due to 3rd Division Captain Gin Ichimaru's intervention.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  19. undefined Season 1 Episode 122 - Vizard! The Power of the Awakened
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    S1:E122

    Ichigo Kurosaki goes to where the Visored are in hopes of learning how to control his Hollowfication.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  20. undefined Season 1 Episode 83 - Grey Shadow, the Secret of the Dolls
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    S1:E83

    Gō Koga tells Ichigo Kurosaki that he reminds him of a boy from his past, Cain, whom Koga was assigned to train by Jin Kariya until tragedy struck.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  21. undefined Season 1 Episode 146 - The Name's Nel! The Appearance of a Strange Arrancar
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    S1:E146

    Ichigo Kurosaki meets the Arrancar Nel Tu and a Guardian causes some trouble.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  22. undefined Season 1 Episode 74 - Memories of an Eternally Living Clan
    7.0/10(8 votes)

    S1:E74

    Uryū Ishida gets to know Yoshino Sōma while 11th Division Captain Kenpachi Zaraki and his lieutenant, Yachiru Kusajishi, discover that a former member of their division is in Karakura Town.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  23. undefined Season 1 Episode 126 - Uryū vs. Ryūken! Clash of the Parent-Child Quincys
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    S1:E126

    As Ichigo Kurosaki is informed of Sōsuke Aizen's plans, Uryū Ishida finishes his training.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  24. undefined Season 1 Episode 266 - Ichigo vs. Ulquiorra, Resume
    7.0/10(6 votes)

    S1:E266

    Prior events are recalled.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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  25. undefined Season 1 Episode 156 - Ishida & Pesche, the United Attack of Friendship
    6.5/10(10 votes)

    S1:E156

    Uryū Ishida and Pesche Guatiche battle against Cirucci Sanderwicci.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Natsuko Takahashi

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Natsuko Takahashi Ratings Summary

"Desperate Effort vs. Desperate Effort! Hollowfied Ichigo" is the best rated episode written by Natsuko Takahashi. It scored 8.444/10 based on 9 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on 4/9/2008 and is rated 0.2 points higher than their second-best episode, "The Older Brother's Wish, the Younger Sister's Wish".